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Egg-Sized hail possible across Eastern Colorado Sunday
Strong to severe storms are expected Sunday afternoon and evening, with the potential for large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes.
Colorado oil spill could take 5 years to clean up, officials say
Chevron said it could take five years to clean up the impacts of an oil spill in Colorado.
Prescribed burn underway southwest of Boulder to mitigate wildfire risks
Crews have finished day one of a prescribed burn southwest of Boulder, but work is expected to continue into next week.
Colorado man among 11 indicted for videos of monkey torture
A 27-year-old Colorado man has been indicted along with 10 other people from across the country for paying for the creation and distribution of videos made overseas of adult and baby monkeys being mutilated, tortured and killed.
Man found guilty of murder in shooting outside of Coors Field
A man charged with murder for a shooting outside of Coors Field was found guilty on Friday.
Denver community gathers to celebrate life of beloved pastor, Civil Rights leader
On Saturday, the New Hope Baptist Church's congregation, clergy and community leaders laid to rest a beloved spiritual leader and Civil Rights activist.
Defense for man accused of shooting teenager says gun to blame
The defense for a Colorado man accused of shooting a 17-year-old in the face last September plans to put the onus on the weapon used.
CSU holds first all-university commencement in 30 years
Thousands of students at Colorado State University participated in the Fort Collins campus's first all-university commencement ceremony in nearly 30 years.
Plane crashes shortly after takeoff from Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, 2 killed
A plane departing Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield crashed Saturday morning shortly after takeoff.
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Large Hail and Isolated Tornadoes Possible Sunday Across Eastern Colorado
Denver could see strong to severe storms on Sunday
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Journalism wins the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes
After finishing as runner-up at the Kentucky Derby earlier this month, the heavy-favorite Journalism earned a thrilling come-from-behind victory in the Preakness Stakes.
Denver Highlanders advance to final four in rugby national championships
The Denver Highlanders have made it to the final four in the DIII USA Club Rugby XVs National Championships.
Adam Foote gets his first head coaching job
Two-time Stanley Cup champion Adam Foote has been hired as a head coach for the first time in his coaching career.
Dick's Sporting Goods to buy ailing Foot Locker for $2.4 billion
Foot Locker is the second major U.S. shoe company to be acquired in recent weeks as tariffs hit footwear industry.
Broncos 2025 full schedule is out
The Denver Broncos 2025 schedule is official. The Broncos will start out the season at home against the Titans, they'll have a bye in Week 12 and they'll be playing in numerous primetime games.
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Large Hail and Isolated Tornadoes Possible Sunday Across Eastern Colorado
Denver could see strong to severe storms on Sunday
Severe storms will target Colorado’s Eastern Plains, while snow will accumulate in the mountains
Strong storms are possible in Denver on Sunday.
Denver mayor reverses course on big raises for appointees
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston backtracked late Friday, withdrawing a measure that would have given a dozen of his appointees hefty salary raises, a move that sparked considerable backlash.
Man sentenced for animal cruelty, stabbed dogs in yard of Colorado home
A man who pleaded guilty to two counts of animal cruelty after stabbing two dogs in Larimer County has been sentenced.
Colorado Fallen Firefighters Foundation honors those lost in the line of duty
In Lakewood Saturday the Colorado Fallen Firefighters Foundation held its annual ceremony honoring those who have died in the line of duty.
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First Alert Weather Spring Special
Watch CBS News Colorado's First Alert Weather Spring Special.
Colorado physician chases storms and trains hospitals for disaster
Dr. Jason Persoff has spent more than 15 years chasing storms across Colorado and the Midwest. From tornadoes to tennis ball-sized hail, he's seen it all. Now he helps hospitals prepare for disasters.
Severe Weather Watch vs. Warning: What's the Difference?
A watch means to be ready, while a warning means act now.
What weather to expect for the remainder of spring in Colorado
The Climate Prediction Center anticipates a hot and dry remainder of spring and start to summer.
What Is Graupel? Understanding this unique snow pellet in weather
Graupel is a unique type of precipitation, also referred to as soft hail or snow pellets.
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Trump warns Walmart against raising prices, tells company to "eat the tariffs"
Walmart this week warned that everything from bananas to children's car seats could increase in price despite the softer tariffs on China.
Cities that don't comply with housing laws could lose Colorado grants
The governor said, either cities in the state must comply with state housing laws, or they risk losing at least $100 million a year in funding.
How much could you save in taxes if the GOP bill is signed into law?
The greatest benefits would go to high-income households, while low-income families would see a much more modest boost, analyses show.
Supreme Court blocks Trump administration from deportations under Alien Enemies Act
The Supreme Court on Friday said it will continue to block the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan men detained in northern Texas.
Mexican government opposes remittance provision in Trump tax bill
House Republicans have included in Trump's domestic policy bill a 5% tax on cash payments sent by non-citizens to family in their home countries.
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FDA greenlights marketing of first Alzheimer's blood test for some patients
Japan-based Fujirebio's test, which helps doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease, is intended for patients with signs of cognitive decline.
Infant is world's first patient to undergo personalized gene-editing treatment
KJ Muldoon became the first patient to undergo personalized CRISPR treatment, a therapy that found the one uniquely mutated gene out of 20,000 in his little body, and fixed it.
Mental Health Action Day energizes communities committed to emotional health
Research finds that social connection is the strongest protective factor to prevent depression.
Family hospital team save lives together "We raised them to care about people"
One Colorado family at HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge is working together to save one life at a time.
FDA to revisit approval of "yoga mat" bread ingredient banned in Europe
The FDA is prioritizing the review of some previously approved food additives, including ADA, dubbed the "yoga mat" chemical.
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Denver mayor reverses course on big raises for appointees
Mayor Johnston backtracked late Friday, withdrawing a measure that would have given a dozen of his appointees hefty salary raises.
State error impacting more than 3,000 Colorado electric vehicle owners
More than 3,000 Colorado electric and hybrid truck owners are getting some expensive news as they try to re-register their vehicles in 2025.
New rock throwing incident prompts felony investigation
The sheriff's office says it will likely recommend charges against three elementary students after they allegedly threw multiple large rocks from their school bus that then hit a car passing in the other direction.
Department of Corrections committed to body camera implementation
The Colorado Department of Corrections now says it's moving forward with a full implementation of body worn cameras for their adult parole division.
Travel advisor in "disbelief" DIA paid for executive to use first/business class
A travel consultant who is in the business of helping travelers save money on flight upgrades said he was in "shock, disbelief" to learn executives from Denver International Airport spent as much as $19,000 for roundtrip airfare to attend an aviation conference overseas.
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Colorado agencies celebrate Star Wars Day 2025
Public agencies across Colorado played along, posting photos celebrating Star Wars Day.
Star Wars Day at Denver International Airport 2025
Every year, the Denver International Airport celebrates Star Wars Day, May 4, to the delight of those arriving at the airport.
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Egg-Sized hail possible across Eastern Colorado Sunday
Strong to severe storms are expected Sunday afternoon and evening, with the potential for large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes.
Colorado oil spill could take 5 years to clean up, officials say
Chevron said it could take five years to clean up the impacts of an oil spill in Colorado.
Prescribed burn underway southwest of Boulder to mitigate wildfire risks
Crews have finished day one of a prescribed burn southwest of Boulder, but work is expected to continue into next week.
Colorado man among 11 indicted for videos of monkey torture
A 27-year-old Colorado man has been indicted along with 10 other people from across the country for paying for the creation and distribution of videos made overseas of adult and baby monkeys being mutilated, tortured and killed.
Man found guilty of murder in shooting outside of Coors Field
A man charged with murder for a shooting outside of Coors Field was found guilty on Friday.
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Large Hail and Isolated Tornadoes Possible Sunday Across Eastern Colorado
Denver could see strong to severe storms on Sunday
Severe storms will target Colorado’s Eastern Plains, while snow will accumulate in the mountains
Strong storms are possible in Denver on Sunday.
Denver mayor reverses course on big raises for appointees
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston backtracked late Friday, withdrawing a measure that would have given a dozen of his appointees hefty salary raises, a move that sparked considerable backlash.
Man sentenced for animal cruelty, stabbed dogs in yard of Colorado home
A man who pleaded guilty to two counts of animal cruelty after stabbing two dogs in Larimer County has been sentenced.
Colorado Fallen Firefighters Foundation honors those lost in the line of duty
In Lakewood Saturday the Colorado Fallen Firefighters Foundation held its annual ceremony honoring those who have died in the line of duty.
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Journalism wins the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes
After finishing as runner-up at the Kentucky Derby earlier this month, the heavy-favorite Journalism earned a thrilling come-from-behind victory in the Preakness Stakes.
Denver Highlanders advance to final four in rugby national championships
The Denver Highlanders have made it to the final four in the DIII USA Club Rugby XVs National Championships.
Adam Foote gets his first head coaching job
Two-time Stanley Cup champion Adam Foote has been hired as a head coach for the first time in his coaching career.
Dick's Sporting Goods to buy ailing Foot Locker for $2.4 billion
Foot Locker is the second major U.S. shoe company to be acquired in recent weeks as tariffs hit footwear industry.
Broncos 2025 full schedule is out
The Denver Broncos 2025 schedule is official. The Broncos will start out the season at home against the Titans, they'll have a bye in Week 12 and they'll be playing in numerous primetime games.
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Journalism wins the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes
After finishing as runner-up at the Kentucky Derby earlier this month, the heavy-favorite Journalism earned a thrilling come-from-behind victory in the Preakness Stakes.
How much could you save in taxes if the GOP bill is signed into law?
The greatest benefits would go to high-income households, while low-income families would see a much more modest boost, analyses show.
Moody's downgrades U.S. credit rating, citing rising government debt
Moody's lowered its rating on U.S. debt from Aaa to Aa1, pointing to sustained increase in federal debt and interest payments.
FDA greenlights marketing of first Alzheimer's blood test for some patients
Japan-based Fujirebio's test, which helps doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease, is intended for patients with signs of cognitive decline.
Mexican government opposes remittance provision in Trump tax bill
House Republicans have included in Trump's domestic policy bill a 5% tax on cash payments sent by non-citizens to family in their home countries.
Latest Political Updates
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Trump warns Walmart against raising prices, tells company to "eat the tariffs"
Walmart this week warned that everything from bananas to children's car seats could increase in price despite the softer tariffs on China.
Cities that don't comply with housing laws could lose Colorado grants
The governor said, either cities in the state must comply with state housing laws, or they risk losing at least $100 million a year in funding.
How much could you save in taxes if the GOP bill is signed into law?
The greatest benefits would go to high-income households, while low-income families would see a much more modest boost, analyses show.
Supreme Court blocks Trump administration from deportations under Alien Enemies Act
The Supreme Court on Friday said it will continue to block the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan men detained in northern Texas.
Mexican government opposes remittance provision in Trump tax bill
House Republicans have included in Trump's domestic policy bill a 5% tax on cash payments sent by non-citizens to family in their home countries.
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FDA greenlights marketing of first Alzheimer's blood test for some patients
Japan-based Fujirebio's test, which helps doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease, is intended for patients with signs of cognitive decline.
Infant is world's first patient to undergo personalized gene-editing treatment
KJ Muldoon became the first patient to undergo personalized CRISPR treatment, a therapy that found the one uniquely mutated gene out of 20,000 in his little body, and fixed it.
Mental Health Action Day energizes communities committed to emotional health
Research finds that social connection is the strongest protective factor to prevent depression.
Family hospital team save lives together "We raised them to care about people"
One Colorado family at HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge is working together to save one life at a time.
FDA to revisit approval of "yoga mat" bread ingredient banned in Europe
The FDA is prioritizing the review of some previously approved food additives, including ADA, dubbed the "yoga mat" chemical.
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Trump warns Walmart against raising prices, tells company to "eat the tariffs"
Walmart this week warned that everything from bananas to children's car seats could increase in price despite the softer tariffs on China.
How much could you save in taxes if the GOP bill is signed into law?
The greatest benefits would go to high-income households, while low-income families would see a much more modest boost, analyses show.
Moody's downgrades U.S. credit rating, citing rising government debt
Moody's lowered its rating on U.S. debt from Aaa to Aa1, pointing to sustained increase in federal debt and interest payments.
Mexican government opposes remittance provision in Trump tax bill
House Republicans have included in Trump's domestic policy bill a 5% tax on cash payments sent by non-citizens to family in their home countries.
Apple blocks access to Fortnite on iPhones, video game company says
Apple has blocked access to the game on iPhone devices in the United States and the European Union, according to Fortnite.
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Denver mayor reverses course on big raises for appointees
Mayor Johnston backtracked late Friday, withdrawing a measure that would have given a dozen of his appointees hefty salary raises.
State error impacting more than 3,000 Colorado electric vehicle owners
More than 3,000 Colorado electric and hybrid truck owners are getting some expensive news as they try to re-register their vehicles in 2025.
New rock throwing incident prompts felony investigation
The sheriff's office says it will likely recommend charges against three elementary students after they allegedly threw multiple large rocks from their school bus that then hit a car passing in the other direction.
Department of Corrections committed to body camera implementation
The Colorado Department of Corrections now says it's moving forward with a full implementation of body worn cameras for their adult parole division.
Travel advisor in "disbelief" DIA paid for executive to use first/business class
A travel consultant who is in the business of helping travelers save money on flight upgrades said he was in "shock, disbelief" to learn executives from Denver International Airport spent as much as $19,000 for roundtrip airfare to attend an aviation conference overseas.